ASUS VivoBook S15 Slim vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

ASUS VivoBook S15 Slim, Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB, 2TB SSD + 160GB SSD, Black

ASUS VivoBook S15 Slim, Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB, 2TB SSD + 160GB SSD, Black

ASUS
45 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ASUS VivoBook S15 Slim, Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB, 2TB SSD + 160GB SSD, Black

No customer feedback yet

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Fast processing of large files
  • Great value for the price
  • Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
  • No negative aspects mentioned
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Scores

Entertainment
ASUS
38
Apple
96
Developer
ASUS
42
Apple
96
Business
ASUS
41
Apple
94
Compact
ASUS
43
Apple
90
Student
ASUS
40
Apple
90
Ai Llm
ASUS
16
Apple
86
Creator
ASUS
21
Apple
76
Gaming
ASUS
12
Apple
60

Specifications

ASUS VivoBook S15 SlimApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*AMD Ryzen 5 5600HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
16,320
43,841
Cores616★
Frequency3.3 GHz★—
L3 Cache16 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*AMD Radeon GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
2,297
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM Type—System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM8 GB64 GB★
RAM Generation—LPDDR5★
Storage 12 TB★1 TB
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Storage 2160 GB★—
Storage 2 TypeSSD★—
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
Panel—Mini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports23★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.01x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothYesBluetooth 5.3★
Physical
Weight—1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

ASUS VivoBook S15 Slim, Ryzen 5 5600H, 8GB, 2TB SSD + 160GB SSD, Black

  • Strong storage (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment